The Digital Rebellion: In recent months, countries across the Global South have seen an upsurge of protests primarily driven by younger citizens—those born roughly between 1996 and 2010, commonly referred to as Generation Z. From Nepal to Madagascar to Mexico’s youth marches, this represents a distinctive pattern: digital‑native youth organising outside traditional political channels. Key Catalysts…
भारत में मैन्युफैक्चरिंग सेक्टर ने पिछले दशक में उल्लेखनीय प्रगति की है। लेकिन जैसा India Briefing द्वारा बताया गया है, यह अभी भी अपनी विशाल जन‑शक्ति और घरेलू बाज़ार को पूरी तरह से अवसर में नहीं बदल पाई है। वहीं, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) के आंकड़ों के अनुसार, जुलाई 2025 में 14 में…
Global Corruption Heats Up: According to the 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey by Miller & Chevalier Chartered, corruption continues to be a significant business obstacle. About 41 % of respondents across the region said their companies lost business because competitors used illicit payments. Political parties (77 %), municipal/local governments (67 %) and the executive branch (65 %) were perceived…
According to the UNODC’s 2025 World Drug Report key findings, around 316 million people aged 15‑64 used an illicit drug in 2023—about 6 % of that age‑group globally. Cannabis remains the most used drug (around 244 million users), followed by opioids (61 million) and stimulants (30 million). Rising Harms Drug‑related harms are also increasing: the number of people who inject…
भारत-अमेरिका व्यापार समझौता: भारत और अमेरिका के बीच संभावित द्विपक्षीय व्यापार समझौते (India–US Trade Deal) को लेकर 2025 में नई गति देखी गई है। वर्षों से रुकी बातचीत को अब नई ऊर्जा मिलती दिखाई दे रही है, जहाँ दोनों देशों के उच्च-स्तरीय अधिकारियों ने कानूनी और नीतिगत बाधाओं को दूर करने के लिए गंभीर प्रयास…
G20 2025 Johannesburg Summit: The 20th‑edition of the G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from November 22–23, 2025. This is the first time a G20 Summit takes place on African soil, signalling a shift in global multilateral platforms toward more inclusive representation. South Africa assumed the G20 presidency from December 1, 2024 to November 30,…
UN Cybercrime Treaty Signed: Cybercrime has become a multibillion‑dollar, borderless threat affecting governments, individuals and businesses worldwide. With two‑thirds of the global population online, malicious digital activity—from ransomware to phishing to trafficking—poses systemic risks. In response, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on Cybercrime on 24 December 2024 under Resolution 79/243. What’s New The treaty…
The wait is finally over for thousands of aspiring engineers! The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has officially released the NHPC JE Admit Card 2025 on October 26, 2025, ahead of the NHPC Junior Engineer (JE) Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for October 29, 2025. Candidates who registered for this year’s JE recruitment can now download…
Hyderabad Bengaluru Bus Tragedy: A tragic road accident shocked the nation on Friday morning when a private sleeper bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire, killing at least 19 people. The horrific incident took place near Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh on National Highway 44 (NH-44), one of the busiest routes in South India….
Alibaba Launches Qwen3 Coder: Chinese tech giant Alibaba has unveiled its new open‑source model known as Qwen3‑Coder — self‑described as its “most advanced” AI coding model to date. The model is aimed at software development tasks, including code generation, managing complex workflows and acting with a degree of autonomy. Alibaba’s statement highlights the model’s ability to…